Beef Lo Mein
Beef lo mein is a classic Asian takeout dish that is easy to make at home and customize to fit your tastes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 374kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 8 ounces flank steak (thinly sliced)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 carrot (shredded)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ginger root (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 green onions (2" slices)
- 1 cup snow peas
Sauce
- ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons Asian chili paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Add thinly sliced beef to a large storage bag (or container of your choice) along with cornstarch and two teaspoons of soy sauce. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare noodles according to package instructions, and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili paste, and brown sugar together.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high-heat and saute beef until almost cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- Add carrots and additional oil if needed, saute for 1-2 minutes, add garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute. Then add remaining vegetables, seasonings, and sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until vegetables are heated and beginning to soften and sauce has reduced slightly.
- Add beef and noodles to the skillet and toss all ingredients to ensure they are heated through and combined.
Notes
If you do not have sesame oil on hand, you can use regular cooking oil.
IF YOU LIKED THIS RECIPE check out my Panda Express Chow Mein copycat recipe too.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1028mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 16.8mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.9mg